The problem with movie theaters -or- Not so happy father’s day
Tonight we went to go see the new hulk movie. I was kind of looking forward to a new Ed Norton flick, he’s a pretty good actor. We left the house kind of late, so we missed the previews, but made it into some good seats just in time for the beginning of the flick. Nice.
All was going pretty good, until about 5 minutes into the thing, when some guy and his 4 or 5 year old kid came in and sat right behind us. I remember when my brothers were little, I remember what it was like watching a movie with a small child. Why would you wish that on an entire theater of people? The kid could not follow what was going on. He had like no memory retention. I’m suprised he knew who his father was, because every time the scene changed, he’d ask “Who’s that? What happened?”
To add insult to injury, rather than telling his kid that they’re in public and to please be quiet and stop asking questions, the dad would give the kid lengthy explanations of what was going on, who that guy was, and why he was doing what he did. Seriously, WTF. Isn’t it bad enough that your kid is loud, and asking what happened every 5 minutes? You have to explain to him that the two main characters were about to get it on, but didn’t, because hulk couldn’t get too excited without turning green? And then answer your cell phone. . .TWICE?! Your kid asked you IF YOU COULD GO HOME YET. HE WAS OBVIOUSLY BORED. Do not bring small children to the movies because you want to see it and can’t find a babysitter. Jesus.
Anyway, other than that fun experience, the weekend was pretty mellow. Mostly gaming and visiting parents for father’s day. Work is work, and things are moving along. I don’t really have anything else to write about, and I’ve got an 11pm bedtime, so I’m gonna get going.